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Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,654

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,716

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,439

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $44,850 $27,895
Base Invoice $39,916 $26,116
Rear spoiler 200 353
Cargo net 59 46
Satellite radio 486 445
AWD 1,950  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler 160 230
Cargo net 35 30
Satellite radio 389 334
AWD 1,736  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 2,695 2,114
Options (change) 2,320 1,678
Destination 825 645
Total Price $48,370 $30,654
Total Invoice $43,061 $28,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,720
Model Year20092008
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$48,370$30,654
Adjustments for Features-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,110$30,654
Total Invoice$43,061$28,439
Adjustments for Features-2,9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,159$28,439

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$8,980$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9020

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See a complete comparison of Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelGSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length190.0 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,965 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.757.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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